Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

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Mr. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

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The following Board of Education members were present:

Randy Blankenship
Christa Graves
Morgan Jones
John Kime

Debra Hoover was absent.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Approval of Board Agenda

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Mrs. Graves requested an executive session to be added prior to the discussion section of the meeting.

Under section 7.9 of certified personnel, Mr. Chrispin removed Amy Martin and George Barbuto 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

3. Approval of Board Minutes

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

4. Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation

(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)

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Several district residents indicated a desire to speak regarding the mask mandate.  The completed public participation forms are on file.


4.1 Elks 156 Beacon Grant Donation to Bucyrus Backpack Program

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Mike McBeth presented a check in the amount of $3,500.00 to Mrs. Hammondtree and Mrs. Wells for the Bucyrus Backpack Program.

It was also announced that the Backpack Program will be a recipient of the 2022 Rotary auction which is slated to be held in April of 2022.


5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

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Mr. Cook presented his written forecast and provided updates on the five-year forecast and fiscal cliff from ESSR funds.  Additionally, he updated them on the U.S. Dept. of Education concerns about utilizing ESSR funds for athletic programs for the track.  There are presently discussions about the proper public use of these funds in this manner.  It was advised by district legal counsel to proceed cautiously until more clarity on the usage is given.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

6. Superintendent's Report
Matthew W. Chrispin
  1. District Leadership Team 
  2. Logo Committee
  3. Personnel
  4. Banner Advertisements
  5. Ohio Report Card
  6. Class of 2022

Mrs. Kimberly Radulovich Board Report

Mr. Mike Panamarczuk Board Report

Dr. Tamara Wallace Board Report

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Mr. Chrispin provided updates on his written reports.


7. Personnel - Certified Staff

7.1 Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.2 Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract as per approved supplemental salary schedule to the following personnel for extra-curricular activities pending completion of all State and Board requirements including favorable background checks.

Brianna Barr - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Jason Calder - Teacher Leader

Bridget Dillinger - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Cathy Green - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Bethany Guinther - Teacher Leader

Kim Haldeman - Teacher Mentor (for Emma Floyd)

Pat Hargis - Teacher Mentor (for Jennifer Thayer)

Shannon Henize - Teacher Mentor (for Abbey Eichler-Clough) and BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Janet Kohls - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Kimberly Long - Teacher Leader

Sarah Pearce - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Amy Plumley - Teacher Leader

Tiffany Powers - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Veronica Ruggeri - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Ann Shanda - Teacher Leader

Brenda Stockmaster - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Donya Sutter - Teacher Leader and BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Shaun Teynor - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Nirakar Thakur - Yearbook Advisor (Half Contract) and BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Jennifer Thayer - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Amy Van Voorhis - Teacher Leader and BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.3 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Nicole Bostic - January 5, 2022 through March 30, 2022 (Dates are tentative)

Ashley Hale - Intermittent Dates per Month

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.4 Accept the resignation of Ashley Hale effective October 4, 2021.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.5 Accept resignation of Kimberly Makeever, Resident Educator (Teacher Mentor for Emma Floyd).

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.6 Authorize payment for teachers listed who have provided VLA Services, as per Section XXII, D, in the BEA Negotiated Agreement ($75 per student).

Nancy Fischer (3 students)

Kaitlyn Fourman (6 students)

Terra Hamm (2 students)

Pat Hargis (7 students)

Michael Pond (1 student)

Paige Pond (4 students)

 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.7 Approve Revisions to the BEA Master Agreement Section XI Professional Staff Evaluations, as per Exhibit B.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.8 Approve MOU to BEA Negotiated Agreement for Bowling Assistant, as per Exhibit C.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.9 Approve the following teacher contracts, as stated beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

 

Ehrick Williams: One Year - New

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.10 Authorize the Treasurer to increase the Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay to $125.00 per day effective 11-1-2021.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7.11 Approve the Building Principals and the Superintendent as the Board Designee to hear a Suspension Appeal.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

8.1 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit D.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.2 Employ the following on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2021-2022 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Josh Banks - Educational Aide

Tracey Price - Educational Aide, Food Service Assistant, and Secretary (when Renhill Schedule does not conflict)

Jackie Zornes - Custodian

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.3 Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract as per approved supplemental salary schedule to the following personnel for extra-curricular activities pending completion of all State and Board requirements including favorable background checks.

Larry Corns - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Bus Driver

Allen Frazier - Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach

Brian Hargis - Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach

Leah Hartschuh - Head Swim Coach

Diane Kaple - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Aide

Jo Metz - Volunteer Assistant Bowling Coach

Justine Moodespaugh - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Aide

Joe Powers - Assistant Varsity Bowling Coach (contingent upon approval of MOU, Item # 7.7)

Russ Slanczka - MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

David Smith - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Bus Driver

Linda Snyder - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Bus Driver

Deb Spiegel - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Bus Driver

Chris Stake - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Bus Driver

Josh Stratton - MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 

Melanie Whitmore - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Bus Driver

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.4 Accept resignation from Brian Seybert, Half Contract Boys Basketball Coach.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.5 Accept resignation from Brian Hargis, Half Contract MS Boys Basketball Coach.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.6 Accept resignation from Bill Brooks, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.7 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Jane Kepler:  October 12, 2021 through November 23, 2021

 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 272.00
 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.2 Approval FinalSite Contract, as per Exhibit E.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.3 Approve Transportation in Lieu of Agreement, as per Exhibit F.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.4 Approve Quote from Curriculum Associates for Professional Development, as per Exhibit G.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.5 Approve the October 2021 Five-Year Forecast, as per Exhibit H.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.6 Approve Updated 21st CCLC After School Renhill Salary Schedule, as per Exhibit I.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.7 Approve the 2021 Medical Insurance Rates, per Exhibit J.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.8 Approve META for EMIS Coordinator Training for FY22 as per Exhibit K.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.9 Approve NCOESC Foundation Contract, as per Exhibit L.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10. Executive Session

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Need a motion seeking Board approval to move into executive session for the purpose of:

Matters required to be kept confidential by federal laws, rules or state statutes;

and in accordance with ORC §121.22

The Board adjourned into executive session at 6:11 p.m. and the following were present:

Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Graves
Mr. Kime
Mrs. Jones

Mr. Chrispin - excused at 6:13 p.m.
Mr. Cook - excused at 6:13 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member  X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

11. Adjourn Executive Session

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Executive session was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Mr. Chrispin - rejoined at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Cook - rejoined at 7:10 p.m.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

12. Discussion

12.1 Mask Mandate

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The Board of Education discussed the mask mandate, along with a threshold to remove the mandate.  They will continue to evaluate, and will be holding a special meeting in the next couple of weeks to further discuss.  


13. Adjourn

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The October 21, 2021 regular meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX